The Baraga County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) held their Community Update Event on Tuesday, January 20, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Baraga Lakeside Inn, located at 900 US-41 in Baraga.

This annual gathering brought together local residents, business owners, stakeholders, and partners to hear about economic progress, celebrate community achievements, and look ahead to future opportunities in Baraga County.

The evening featured:

• Guest Speaker: Marty Fittante, CEO of InvestUP
• Community Update Presentation
•  Economic Development Corporation of Baraga County New Organizational Structure
• Networking Opportunities and Prizes
• EDC Project of the Year Recognition: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community – L’Anse Housing Project

Project of the Year Award

This award is presented annually by the Baraga County EDC at their annual Community Update event. It recognizes a public, private, or tribal economic development project that has made a meaningful impact on the community and continues to highlight the progress and growth taking place in Baraga County.

 

Project of the Year: KBIC’s L’Anse Housing Project

This year’s Project of the Year Award was presented to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s L’Anse Housing Project.

KBIC is developing full infrastructure on more than 31 acres in L’Anse Township, within the boundaries of the L’Anse Indian Reservation, to support 20 new residential lots for Tribal member housing. This important project will make the sites shovel ready for future affordable housing development and help address local housing needs.

The $3.1 million project, made possible through collaboration with numerous partner organizations, will deliver meaningful community benefits, including 20 fully serviced residential lots, a community recreation area for youth and families, improved access to utilities and broadband, lower housing costs, and increased housing availability for Tribal members. The project also strengthens long-term sustainability through integration with municipal systems and enhances local infrastructure in ways that support livability and economic growth.